Women PeaceMakers Honors, Recognition and Awards

The Women PeaceMakers program is the only known program of its kind in the world. Following is a selection of honors, recognition and awards received by the Institute for Peace and Justice's Women PeaceMakers program and its alumnae.

International Foundation for Electoral Systems - Joe C. Baxter Award

Madan Puraskar - Nepal Literary Honor

Radha Paudel of Nepal received the prestigious Madan Puraskar, the highest literary honor in Nepal, for her book Khalangama Hamala ("Battle for Khalangama").

2013

Gucci's Chime for Change Campaign

The Chime for Change campaign, founded by Gucci to raise funds and awareness for girls' and women's empowerment, is highlighting the work of several of the institute's Women PeaceMakers. The first profile, of Sarah Lochodo of Kenya, is online as of July 9, 2013, and more will be featured in the coming weeks.

State Legislators and U.S. Congresswoman Commemorate 10 Years of Women PeaceMakers

U.S. Congresswoman Susan Davis of California and State Legislators Mark Wyland, Joel Anderson, Christine Kehoe, Juan Vargas and Toni Atkins recognized the Women PeaceMakers Program during its 10th anniversary in September 2012. Congresswoman Davis read a statement (PDF) on September 11, while the California state legislators submitted Joint Member Resolution No. 546 on September 28, congratulating the University of San Diego on the success of the program.

A Book Tribute to the Women PeaceMakers Program

In 2012, the Fred J. Hansen Foundation commissioned a book to recognize the 35 women who participated in the Women PeaceMakers Program in its first nine years. Written by the institute's Editors Kaitlin Barker Davis and Emiko Noma, the book — 35 Women Building Peace: Essential voices of justice and hope — was published by Easton Studio Press and is available through Amazon.